Fleet Management News & Business Info | Commercial Carrier Journal
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24 commercial carrier journal | august 2017 • Daimler Trucks North America recalled about 1,550 severe-duty Freightliner trucks for a missing check valve that could cause the trucks to apply the parking brakes without warning. Affected trucks include 2015-17 108SD, 114SD and Business Class M2 models built between Dec. 16, 2014, and April 27, 2017. DTNA will notify truck owners begin- ning Aug. 24. The recall number is FL-740. • Ryder System Inc., a provider of commer- cial fleet management, dedicated transpor- tation and supply chain solutions, launched a new preventive maintenance program for its Pre-Owned Vehicle purchasers, providing them with added flexibility to finance or prepay for the preventive maintenance ser- vice they select when they purchase a Ryder preowned vehicle. • Kenworth's T680, T880 and T880S models now are available with Cummins Westport's 8.9-liter ISL G Near Zero NOx emissions natu- ral gas engine rated at 320 hp and 1,000 lb.-ft. of torque. The engine features advanced engine calibration, a maintenance-free three- way catalyst aftertreatment system and a closed crankcase ventilation system. • Wabco extended its long-term supply agree- ment with Daimler Trucks for new heavy-duty automated manual transmission control technology on Freightliner, Fuso, Western Star, Mercedes-Benz and BharatBenz units. • Penske Logistics was selected to support Detroit Diesel Corp.'s engine, transmission and axle supply chain operations in Redford, Mich. Penske will provide warehousing and dedicated contract carriage services for the in- bound portion of Detroit's operations, which includes sequencing and kitting. On the outbound logistics side, Penske will manage a NAFTA consolidation center. • Penske Truck Leasing entered into an agreement to acquire Richmond, Va.-based Old Dominion Truck Leasing; financial terms were not disclosed. Old Dominion serves about 360 customers in diverse industry sec- tors from 11 locations in five states, offering full-service truck leasing, truck rental, contract fleet maintenance and dedicated contract carriage. The acquisition adds about 1,400 trucks, tractors and trailers to Penske's fleet. • The Timken Co., a provider of engineered bearings and mechanical power transmission products, acquired Groeneveld Group, a provider of automatic lubrication solutions for on- and off-highway applications, for about $280 million. Groeneveld Group also has a telematics business, Groeneveld ICT, which provides solutions for truck fleet operators. • Hyundai Translead now offers the Ben- dix ADB22X-LT air disc brake from Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake. The ADB22X-LT features the Bendix BX276 brake pad. • Accuride Corp. made its ProFinish steel wheel refinishing service available to the commercial vehicle aftermarket. ProFinish, which operates from Accuride's steel wheel production facility in Henderson, Ky., carries a 12-month warranty against rust damage. • Bridgestone HosePower acquired Fittings Inc., a Seattle-based hydraulic and industrial hose sales and service company. The acquisi- tion brings Bridgestone HosePower to 40 U.S. locations and one in Mexico. • Aperia Technologies, a provider of tire inflation devices for tractors and trailers, announced that Lithonia, Ga.-based Brown Integrated Logistics made its Halo Tire Inflator a standard specification on all of its new and existing power units. INBRIEF PREMIUM FEATURES AT THE RIGHT PRICE 1-800-459-7328 The top-selling seat has been taken to the next level so you can focus on what matters. The Corsair is packed with premium comfort features and is available with the optional BackCycler® system that relieves back pain and fatigue while driving. The Corsair feels great and looks great with a contoured cushion and stylish two-tone Mordura cloth or genuine leather. VISIT NATIONALSEATING.COM TO BUILD YOURS! OPTIONAL facebook.com/nationalseating